An Occupational Health nurse will be available Medical Center Courtyard on the North end near Au Bon Pain from 7am - 11am on March 25, 2013 providing immunizations and TB skin tests to all staff and faculty.

Measure your blood pressure, weight and body mass index with Health Plus. These numbers can be used for the Go for the Gold program. More information can be found here: http://healthandwellness.vanderbilt.edu/news/2011/09/know-your-numbers/ - Click Here

Modern genetics and genomics impact all areas of scientific research, so to help guide researchers through that process the CHGR is excited to announce a new series of Genetics Research Clinics that are held weekly each Monday from 12:00-1:00 pm in 411 A/B Light Hall (a light lunch will be provided).

More information can be found at the CHGR website: http://chgr.mc.vanderbilt.edu/ - Click Here. Please direct anyone with questions about how to incorporate genetics and genomics techniques into their research to sign up for the weekly clinics at askgenomics@chgr.mc.vanderbilt.edu - Click Here.

This interval training class alternates aerobic exercise with strength training. Students use body resistance along with handheld weights, Bosu, resistance tubing, balance balls and other equipment. All fitness levels are welcome\; activities can be modified for beginning exercisers

Zumba is a cardio interval workout with aerobic and dance movements to Latin music\; get your groove on!

Classes are on the 3rd Floor in Finance Department in Conference Room 30213. Participation will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not work in the finance department, you will need to bring your ID to the front desk and they will let you in.

Bootcamp is a high-intensity class featuring cardio drills and strength training exercises. The exercises include, but are not limited to: running, jumping, stair climbing, pushups, sit ups, lunges, squats and much more! All fitness levels welcome. (Must be able to jog from the Dayani Center to Peabody campus.)

The class will be held Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. starting March 25th . The class will meet at the Dayani Center, then make its way over to the Peabody campus' Wyatt Building.

The cost for non-Dayani members is eight classes for $70. The cost for Dayani members is eight classes for $40. To register or for more information, contact Katie Pomplun at katie.a.pomplun@vanderbilt.edu.

EMS Night Out is a free class for prehospital professionals. Topics presented may include patient management, safety, communication and other issues relevant to the profession. Participants are presented CEUs at the end of the event to support their continuing education efforts.

Please click on the following link for more information: http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/lifeflight/18611 - Click Here

Sword Play is based on two different Japanese sword fighting techniques, kendo and aikido. Students wield a three-foot wooden sword and perform prearranged movement patterns to music. Involves lunges, squats, pivots and sword strikes. No previous martial arts experience is needed but students need to be reasonably fit to participate. Not suitable for beginning beginners.

An Occupational Health nurse will be available at the skywalk between the TVC and the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt from 7-11 a.m. on March 26, 2013 providing immunizations and TB skin tests to all staff and faculty.

Measure your blood pressure, weight and body mass index with Health Plus. These numbers can be used for the Go for the Gold program. More information can be found here: http://healthandwellness.vanderbilt.edu/news/2011/09/know-your-numbers/ - Click Here

For seniors, beginners, and those returning to exercise after an absence, Stretch and Tone offers a foundation in fitness with seated or standing aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening with light handheld weights and other props such as the Balance Disk, Magic Circle, resistance bands and small play balls.

Gentle Yoga is a slower paced class focused on creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. Students will learn gentle movements, postures, slow deep-breathing, meditation, and relaxation at a pace that feels comfortable for each individual. These classes are slow and emphasize taking care . Appropriate for individuals of any ability and those with all medical conditions. Instructors are able to show modifications for each pose and for all medical conditions.

This interval training class alternates aerobic exercise with strength training. Students use body resistance along with handheld weights, Bosu, resistance tubing, balance balls and other equipment. All fitness levels are welcome\; activities can be modified for beginning exercisers

For intermediate to experienced runners\; speed work on the track which includes intervals of 400m up to 1600m\; distances and times based on individual fitness levels. Please call 3-6576 before your first class.

Covered by most insurance (except Medicare and Tenncare)\; Co-pays may apply and you will be charged for each session

Note: It is recommended that participants have some familiarity with mindfulness principles.

Upcoming Dates: February 12, March 26, April 16 and May 21

Registration: Contact the VCIH front desk at (615)343-1554

This support group is for people at all stages of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. It integrates present-moment awareness, guided meditations, mindful movement, positive psychology, and group support.

Explorations are introduced that deepen the participants awareness of the suffering and life changes that come with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as the ways that suffering can be used as a transformative force for nurturing healing, compassion, and joy in life in this moment, just as it is.

Note: It is recommended that participants have some familiarity with mindfulness principles.

*Attendance to the first session is mandatory as it serves as the orientation session for the entire series. Continuation in following series is recommended for those who want to dive into a deeper experience.

During this series we will be diving into the practices outlined in Brene Brown's book, "Daring Greatly"

March 27, National Day of Giving, 100% of proceeds from sales will be given to Children's Hospital. Consider providing Jersey Mike's - Click Herefor a staff or vendor appreciation event, office lunch meeting, or just take home dinner for the family. Taste the difference and make a difference for Children's Hospital.

Critical care nurses face patients with multiple system dysfunction and complex nursing needs. The minute-to-minute changes of an unstable patient and the high demand for accurate and astute assessments require a sound understanding of key clinical concepts.

This four-hour session provides an opportunity to review patient cases, dissect the clinical presentation and link signs and symptoms to disease processes.

An Occupational Health nurse will be available in the MCE 1st Floor, East Lobby on March 27, 2013 from 8 a.m.-noon providing immunizations and TB skin tests for all faculty and staff.

Measure your blood pressure, weight and body mass index with Health Plus. These numbers can be used for the Go for the Gold program. More information can be found here: http://healthandwellness.vanderbilt.edu/news/2011/09/know-your-numbers/ - Click Here

An Occupational Health nurse will be available in the North Lobby, 1st Floor of Medical Center East from 8 a.m.-noon. on March 27, 2013 providing immunizations and TB skin tests to all staff and faculty.

Analytical chemistry often leads the forefront of scientific discovery, as new instrumentation allows us to perform new experiments. Our group has created multianalyte microphysiometry by combining microfluidic technologies with electrochemical detection to study the dynamic behaviors of metabolic pathways. We are developing new multianalyte microphysiometry methods with applications in cancer, diabetes, and toxicology. We have added electrochemical detectors for many metabolic analytes into the microfluidic chamber to give a complete dynamical picture of the live cell population.

Nanoparticle Biomimics

The ability to mimic biomolecular recognition requires the generation of nanoscale structures that faithfully reproduce the lock & key motif of protein binding. We have designed biomimics that present targeted linear and loop peptide structures on the surface of monolayer protected gold nanoparticles. These biomimics are useful for calibrating immunoassays, especially in our immunosensor work with the quartz crystal microbalance.

Electrochemistry on the Nanoscale

Electron transfer in nanometer-size chemical systems is an important process for the creation of macromolecular electronics. We are interested in the electrochemistry of metallic nanoparticles, redox proteins like Photosystem I, and other electroactive nanomaterials that bridge the gap between bulk solids and discrete molecules in the development of electronic devices using nanotechnology.

Faculty, fellows, students and staff who are involved or are interested in the development of new device technologies, i.e. robotics, mobile medical applications, software, in vitro diagnostics, etc., as well as the development of new intended uses of marketed devices, are invited to participate in an upcoming town hall meeting Wednesday, March 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. in 202 Light Hall.

All interested VU investigators are encouraged to attend.

The agenda for this town hall meeting will include an overview of Vanderbilt&iacute\;s new IDE process for compliance with FDA device regulation and a panel of VUMC investigators who will share their experiences with IDEs and the device development process. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session. This is an excellent opportunity for the research community to engage in discussion regarding the IDE process. The Town Hall will be led by Barbara Gibson, MS, Regulatory Affairs Officer, HRPP.

For more information about this meeting, please contact Barbara Gibson in the Vanderbilt Human Research Protection Program at barbara.gibson@vanderbilt.edu, or 875-8965.

Cardio interval workout with aerobic and dance movements to Latin music\; get your grove on! NOTE: Participants must call 343-8943 to sign up for a spot for the Wednesday 5:15 PM class ONLY. You must arrive for class by 5:30 p.m. or you will forfeit your spot in the class.

LifeFlight's NEW Course - The Emergency Medical Manager - is an 8-hour designed for EMS and Emergency Department leaders, supervisors or those seeking to increase their knowledge base in human resources, building trust and effective communication, time management and managing up your employees.

This course will also highlight many of the best practices at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt LifeFlight.

Share your interests and expertise by creating a public profile that others can find. Learn how to update your profile, highlight your publications, and provide your contact information. Connect to and discover others with similar interests by using keywords. Also, learn how to set up your email preferences and how to assign a delegate to manage your profile.

For seniors, beginners, and those returning to exercise after an absence, Stretch and Tone offers a foundation in fitness with seated or standing aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening with light handheld weights and other props such as the Balance Disk, Magic Circle, resistance bands and small play balls.

For intermediate to experienced runners\; speed work on the track which includes intervals of 400m up to 1600m\; distances and times based on individual fitness levels. Please call 3-6576 before your first class.

The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness, in collaboration with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, is offering RENEW-gentle movement classes for adult (18 and up) cancer survivors who are on therapy or who have finished treatment.

Instructor: Kathy Woods

Classes are free to all cancer patients who are currently in treatment. Classes are open to survivors who have finished treatment for 12 weeks free, after that a class punch card ($8 per class) must be purchased to continue the program.

On third floor go to the front desk and she will let you in to the area. Make sure that you get there before 5pm because there will be no one there to let you in and you will have to wait until some with a card can swap you in. When you enter into the hallway make a right into the next hallway and walk all the way done and make another right and a quick left. Enter the doors straight ahead of you and make a right into the break room.

On Track is a potpourri of playground games and sports drills out on the track. This 30-minute workout focuses on teamwork and having fun. The last half is a 30 minute workout that targets abdominal and back muscles from every angle for a strong, flexible core.

Celebrate spring and support the Vanderbilt Dayani Center at Sweet Cece's in Hillsboro Village. Make your own frozen yogurt masterpiece, enjoy listening to live musical entertainment and more, March 28 5-9 p.m.

Different toys (bosu, dumbells, resist-a-ball, etc) will be used for an energizing cardiovascular workout. This class is tough, but remember you can modify and take it at your own pace. come prepared to sweat!

Bridging Brain Science and Educational Research at Vanderbilt/Peabody - The Rise of the new Field of Educational Neuroscience: A Panel Discussion

Last summer, Vanderbilt established itself as a leader in the emerging field of Educational Neuroscience. With this new initiative, Vanderbilt is sure to be a hotbed for cutting-edge research at the intersection of neurobiology, cognitive development, and learning. Four Vanderbilt faculty members will speak about their research in the areas of math, reading, attention, and multi-sensory processing and share insights on how studying the brain can inform the field of education.

30 minutes is all you will need to tone your muscles in this class. This is a high rep class. If you aren't used to it, you will definitely feel it within the next couple of days! Ballet inspired\; yet not ballet. The barre is used for a portion of this class.

This class combines the instructor's background in yoga, Pilates, ballet, modern dance and martial arts to create a unique blend of movements that energize, relieve stress and induce deep relaxation in body and mind.